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One of the things I've learnt is not to depend on there being a woman in your life to make it work. I love my work, I love my children, I've got wonderful friends, you know, I have a nice life.

Salman Rushdie

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Salman Rushdie
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: June 19
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